Corporate Strategy Intern

Job Description

Corporate Strategy Intern | FreshDirect

The Tone:
This is an internship at FreshDirect, located in Bronx, NY. The company is dedicated to reinventing the grocery experience by building one of the most innovative end-to-end food supply chains in the industry, powered by technology and a commitment to customer satisfaction. FreshDirect sources the freshest food directly from farms, fishermen, and artisans, utilizing smart data, automation, and logistics for peak freshness delivery. This Corporate Strategy Intern role is crucial for supporting critical initiatives in strategic planning, conducting comprehensive market and competitive intelligence, and executing strategic projects to shape FreshDirect’s long-term growth and competitive edge.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Bronx, NY
• Pay: $23–$25 hourly
• Team: Strategy Team
• Mission: Support the strategic planning process, conduct market research, and execute initiatives to enhance FreshDirect’s long-term growth and competitive advantage.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Planning: Support the strategic planning process by organizing cross-functional workshops, conducting research, and synthesizing findings into actionable plans.
• Objective Definition: Assist in defining strategic objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to set measurable goals for key initiatives.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends, industry shifts, opportunities, and potential threats.
• Competitor Monitoring: Track competitor activities, strategies, performance, and market positioning to maintain our competitive intelligence database.
• Initiative Execution: Support the translation of strategic plans into concrete initiatives, assisting with project planning, milestone tracking, and monitoring progress against strategic goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an MBA or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Strong interest in corporate strategy, consulting, or analytical roles, with a focus on applying research and analysis to business problems.
• Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, proficiency in research methodologies and data synthesis, strong organizational skills, and clear communication.